Colbert met comedians Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello in Chicago's The Second City comedy troupe, and together they created and starred in both "Exit 57" and "Strangers With Candy."

"Strangers With Candy" and "The Colbert Report"

"Exit 57" and "Random Play"

Question 5 of 30

What was Stephen Colbert's character's name on "Strangers With Candy"?

Gary Loosely

Chuck Noblet

Colbert's character Chuck Noblet is the science teacher who has a relationship with Dinello's character, Geoffrey Jellineck the art teacher.

Even Stevphen

Question 6 of 30

When did Stephen Colbert start appearing on "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart"?

1996

1997

Colbert began appearing in episodes of "The Daily Show" in 1997.

1998

Question 7 of 30

True or false: The San Francisco Zoo named a bald eagle after Colbert.

true

The eagle, named Stephen Jr., was born in April 2006.

false

Question 8 of 30

True or false: Stephen Colbert made Jon Stewart cry on Stewart's final episode of "The Daily Show."

true

Colbert got serious and sincerely thanked Stewart for being so good at his job, which prompted Stewart to lose it.

false

Question 9 of 30

When did "The Colbert Report" begin airing on Comedy Central?

2003

2004

2005

In fall 2005, "The Colbert Report" began airing, featuring Colbert as a stiff, know-it-all right-wing host.

Question 10 of 30

What sitting president did Stephen Colbert (in character) skewer as the host of the White House Correspondents' Dinner?

Bill Clinton

Barack Obama

George W. Bush

Colbert's monologue at the 2006 dinner is still considered one of the most controversial in the history of the event for his ruthless jabs at former President George W. Bush.

Question 11 of 30

What Washington event did Stephen Colbert coordinate with Jon Stewart just before the 2010 midterm elections?

Indecision 2010

Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear

Colbert and Stewart arranged the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear as a parody of events by conservative commentators Glenn Beck and the Rev. Al Sharpton and to get serious dialogue going on issues of the day.

StePhest Colbchella: Rockaugustfest

Question 12 of 30

What magazine named Stephen Colbert as one of its 100 most influential people in 2006?

Newsweek

Time

Time magazine included Colbert in its list of the 100 most influential people of 2006. He was also named one of the sexiest men alive by People magazine in November 2006.

People

Question 13 of 30

What book did Stephen Colbert publish in 2007?

"America Again: Re-becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't"

"I Am America (And So Can You!)"

"I Am America (And So Can You!)" is Colbert's satirical book released in 2007. The other books were released later.

"I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)"

Question 14 of 30

True or false: Stephen Colbert had a recurring character on "Saturday Night Live."

true

True! Colbert was the voice of Ace, of Ace and Gary the Ambiguously Gay Duo. Steve Carell was the voice of Gary.

false

Question 15 of 30

True or false: Stephen Colbert campaigned to have his portrait hung in the "Treasures of American History" exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History in Washington.

true

True. The National Museum of American History refused, but the National Portrait Gallery accepted it on a temporary basis and hung it between the bathrooms adjacent to the Hall of Presidents.

false

Question 16 of 30

What was the name of "The Daily Show" segment that included Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell?

Even Stevphen

Even Stevphen featured Carell and Colbert debating a recent topic, but the two would end up insulting each other instead, sometimes to the point of tears.

Backfire

The Decider

Question 17 of 30

How many seasons was "The Colbert Report" on the air?

11

Stephen Colbert hosted "The Colbert Report" for 11 seasons, from 2005 to 2015.

10

nine

Question 18 of 30

How many awards was "The Colbert Report" nominated for?

84

"The Colbert Report" was nominated for 84 awards and won 24, including the 2014 Emmys for outstanding writing for a variety series and outstanding variety series.

79

68

Question 19 of 30

Who was the final musical act on the series finale of "The Colbert Report"?

Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar was the last Colbert Report musical guest.

R.E.M.

Paul McCartney

Question 20 of 30

True or false: The grim reaper was Stephen Colbert's featured guest on the final episode of "The Colbert Show."

true

Colbert's friend "Grimmy," also known as the grim reaper, was one of his final guests on "The Colbert Show."

false

Question 21 of 30

What was the name of the super PAC Stephen Colbert created during the 2012 presidential election cycle?

Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow

In 2011, with the help of Trevor Potter, the former commissioner and chairman of the U.S. Federal Election Commission, Colbert formed Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow.

Colbert PAC

I Am America (And So Can You!)

Question 22 of 30

What prestigious award did "The Colbert Show" win for its segments poking fun at super PACs?

Edward R. Murrow Award

Pulitzer Prize

Peabody Award

University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, which awards the Peabody, gave Colbert the award for "launching his own super PAC as a satirical protest against megabucks politics."

Question 23 of 30

When did the first episode of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" air?

Sept. 8, 2015

Colbert took over as host of "The Late Show" on Sept. 8, 2015.

Sept. 13, 2015

Sept. 17, 2015

Question 24 of 30

Who were Stephen Colbert's first guests on "The Late Show"?

George Clooney and Jeb Bush

George Clooney and Jeb Bush were the first two guests of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."

Elon Musk and Scarlett Johansson

Vice President Joe Biden and Amy Schumer

Question 25 of 30

What is the name of the "Late Show" house band?

Jon Batiste and Stay Human

Colbert selected Jon Batiste and Stay Human as the show's house band.

Jon Batiste and the Late Show Ride Arounds

Jon Batiste and the Human Factors

Question 26 of 30

True or false: "Late Show" band leader Jon Batiste has both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Juilliard.

true

He's also performed in more than 40 countries and has collaborated with Prince, Lenny Kravitz and Wynton Marsalis.

false

Question 27 of 30

True or false: "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" is filmed in the Ed Sullivan Theater.

true

The theater underwent extensive renovations and restorations between David Letterman's retirement and Stephen Colbert's debut.

false

Question 28 of 30

True or false: Stephen Colbert has a cameo in "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."

true

false

Colbert actually has a cameo in "The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug."

Question 29 of 30

What actor finally stumped Stephen Colbert on "The Lord of the Rings" trivia?

Russell Crowe

James Franco

Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling's mom stumped Stephen Colbert with a trick question, asking what page of the book a particular scene falls on.

Question 30 of 30

True or false: On the first episode of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," David Letterman congratulates Colbert in the locker room at the very end of the show.

true

false

It is actually Jimmy Fallon who makes a cameo appearance and congratulates Colbert.